Meaning of cretinous in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈkrit(ə)nəs/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   cretinous

   Definitions

   1. afflicted with cretinism

   Synonyms

   • retarded

2. Qualitative Adjective

   cretinous

   Etymology

   mid 19th century: from cretin + -ous

   Definitions

   1. affected with or resembling cretinism

   Examples

   • « cretinous development »